Designer Bios

George A. Pavick

Owner/Designer IDS

George A. Pavick of Pleats Interior Design came to his design career through the back door--or rather, through the window. Pavick who grew up in Ohio, has worked for more than 22 years in all aspects of the design field, including tile, carpet, wallpaper, furniture and window design. It was his work in Ohio with custom window treatments that lead him to found Pleats Interior Design in 1989. He later moved that business to Lansing Michigan where the 4,200 square-foot showroom remains a fixture in the city's Old Town neighborhood.

While Pavick still does windows, they're only a small part of his business today. His extensive client base take him through Michigan and Ohio to as far away as California, Florida, South Carolina and Texas. "We support our clients wherever they need us to go."

His favorite projects are new construction, "from blueprint all the way to final accessorizing," he says, "When you start with blueprints, you can make any necessary changes before construction begins. That also allows more design freedom for the finished project. However he also enjoys the challenges of basic remodels, and working within the confines of an existing structure.

Wherever he travels, the basic of good design remains the same, he says. Pavick believes a home must reflect its owner, and he often incorporates a piece with deep meaning to the homeowner, whether it be artwork or family heirloom.

"I like a room like it always been there and to have a timeless feel," he says. "I truly believe in a giving a client what they want and need. I like to create environments that have a good basic design elements and stand the test of time.

David Deprez

Interior Designer

Based on the notion that a house should reflect the ones that live there as opposed to simply the creation of the designer. David Deprez has been working for the past 17 years with clients to realize their dream home--a home that reflects their personality and individual style. This is achieved by developing a relation with the client that goes far beyond picking fabrics swatches or paint colors.

When possible, David prefers to begin this important endeavor before the ground has been broken for the home. Working with plumbers, electricians, trim carpenters and others, David works to bring to fruition the vision that the client has only dreamed.

Graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis on Art History, David has a strong grasp of the importance of color and scale.

David's background lends itself flawlessly to achieving a perfectly balanced final product, which allows for the practicality of the three children and the dog to feel at home, as well as the sophistication to host business associates in the evening. Whether the project is a simple remodel of a living room or has the complexity of a new build. David's unique sense of style brings a fresh approach to any venture.